MEET SOLAYE
Smart automated coop lighting.
A smarter morning routine. One thoughtfully designed system.
Automatic timingGentle sunriseExpandable
Introducing the new Solaye 2.0 · Order Now
SOLAYE 2.0
Effortless Eggs.
Follows the sun so you don’t have to.
Designed to support your flock’s laying routine, SOLAYE combines automated seasonal timing, a gentle morning sunrise, and purpose-built coop lighting in one expandable system.
- 0.5-meter light · 3-meter lead · up to 150 sq. ft. unobstructed
- Gentle, 35-minute simulated sunrise
- SunSync follows the sun. No timers to reset.
- A lighting routine designed to support year-round laying.
Explore Solaye Sunrise & SunSync ↓
25% OFF TOTAL PURCHASE
$79.95 $59.96 USD · 150 sq. ft. · 1 controller + 1 light · 1 systemExpected to ship November 13, 2026.
Orders will ship on the expected date shown above. Payment is collected at checkout.
Payment is collected at checkout. Shipping and taxes are additional.
✓ 90-day satisfaction guarantee✓ 3-year warranty
SUNSYNC · AUTOMATED TIMING
SUNSYNC™ follows the sun.
Senses natural sunset, then shifts the next morning’s start to preserve a 9-hour dark period.
Natural sunset
9-hour dark period
Tomorrow’s sunrise
SunsetSOLAYE starts
5:54 PM2:54 AM
5:57 PM2:57 AM
6:00 PM3:00 AM
Illustrative timing: the morning start shifts as sunset changes. Natural summer daylight is not shortened.
No daily programming. No seasonal timer resets.
SOLAYE SUNRISE · REVERSE DIMMING
From dark to dawn. In 35 gentle minutes.
Reverse-dimming technology starts very low and gradually brightens the coop, instead of switching straight to full output.
0 minutes35 minutes
Illustration of the gradual transition; not a measured brightness curve.
Explore the interactive sunrise ↓DAYLIGHT-INSPIRED LIGHT
SUNTHETIC™ Lighting.
Daylight-inspired, warm-white lighting with broad visible output, including orange and red wavelengths.
2700 KWarm white
Ra >92Color rendering
R9 >80Red color rendering
SOLAYE SUNTHETIC™
2700 K warm-white output. CRI Ra >92 and R9 >80, with a continuous COB line and silicone diffuser.
Low-CRI household LED
A comparison point, not one universal spectrum. Color temperature, red rendering and distribution vary by bulb.
LIGHT INTENSITY · THOUGHTFUL PLACEMENT
Light intensity matters.
A flush-mounted light line keeps the light source up at the roofline. Height and placement shape how light reaches your hens.
Hanging household bulb
A point source that hangs into the coop.
SOLAYE at the roofline
A compact, continuous line with a diffuser.
Soft, distributed light. More headroom.
See the placement comparison ↓PURPOSE-BUILT DESIGN
Built for the rigors of coop life.
Designed for dusty, damp coop conditions, with protected components and backup memory for daily timing.
IP67 protectionController, connectors and light line
24 V DCLow-voltage lighting with supplied adapter
Up to 12 hoursSupercapacitor backup retains clock timing
Clock memory retains timing during short outages; it does not power the lights. Follow the installation guide for adapter placement.
ONE CONTROLLER · UP TO FIVE LIGHTS
Room to grow.
Start with the coverage you need. Add light lines as your coop grows.
1 lightUp to 150 sq. ft.
2 lightsUp to 300 sq. ft.
3 lightsUp to 450 sq. ft.
4 lightsUp to 600 sq. ft.
5 lightsUp to 750 sq. ft.
Each light line is 0.5 meters, with 3-foot cables between lights. Coverage assumes unobstructed space; layout and mounting affect distribution.
PEACE OF MIND INCLUDED
Brighter Coop Guarantee.
A brighter morning for your flock. Added peace of mind for you.
90days
Satisfaction guarantee
Try SOLAYE in your coop.
3years
Product warranty
Support beyond the first season.
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☀ Adjusts every day◌ Warm-white, high-CRI LEDs↯ Low-voltage 24 V DC system✓ 3-year warranty
Small daily changes. A more natural rhythm.
The Solaye Sunrise.
A gentler start, every morning.
A gradual 35-minute sunrise, automatic daily timing and natural evenings—thoughtfully designed around life with a flock.
01 · The Solaye Sunrise
From dark to dawn.
In 35 gentle minutes.
DarknessGradually brighterMorning light
Interactive illustration, not a measured brightness curve. The actual sunrise lasts 35 minutes.
02 · SunSync follows the sun
A new sunrise time.
Automatically, every day.
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Natural sunsetSunSync senses each day’s natural sunset.
Nighttime restA 9-hour dark period follows sunset.
Tomorrow’s sunriseThe next morning’s start shifts with sunset.
No daily programming.
No seasonal timer resets.
No seasonal timer resets.
Timing follows local daylight. Morning supplementation does not shorten naturally long summer days.
03 · Smaller light. Flexible coverage.
One short strand.
Room for your flock to grow.
A compact 0.5-meter light strand connects to the controller with a 3-meter unlit lead. Add light lines as your space grows—up to five lights on one SunSync controller.
Up to 150 sq. ft. unobstructed per light
Up to 750 sq. ft. with one controller
Up to 750 sq. ft. with one controller
1 lightUp to 150 sq. ft.
2 lightsUp to 300 sq. ft.
3 lightsUp to 450 sq. ft.
4 lightsUp to 600 sq. ft.
5 lightsUp to 750 sq. ft.
Maximum coverage assumes unobstructed space. Layout, partitions and mounting position affect light distribution.
Good husbandry. Clear sources.
Light is one part
of a healthy flock.
Consistent light
A morning lighting routine that follows the seasons.
Time to rest
Natural evenings and a regular dark period.
Balanced nutrition
Complete layer feed and fresh, clean water.
A comfortable coop
Ventilation, space, clean bedding and daily care.
Why morning light?University of Minnesota Extension ↗Nutrition + consistent lightingPurina Animal Nutrition’s flock-care guidance ↗
These resources explain general flock-care principles; they are not product tests or endorsements of Solaye 2.0. Laying varies with age, breed, health, nutrition and molting.
Fresh Eggs Daily · Preferred Product
A familiar face.
A shared love of flocks.
Meet Lisa Steele, the founder of Fresh Eggs Daily and a voice in the backyard chicken-keeping community.
“Healthy hens, happier winters; this is the future of poultry care.”
LISA STEELE · FRESH EGGS DAILY
Visit Fresh Eggs Daily ↗More than a coop light
Thoughtful care for your hens.
Less work for you.
Happy, healthy hens.
Lighting designed to support natural rhythms and well-being, with a gradual sunrise and time for nighttime rest.
Fresh eggs. Every season.
A consistent light routine designed to encourage laying as the days grow shorter, supporting your flock through the changing seasons.
Effortless ownership.
SunSync manages the light schedule automatically, with small daily adjustments and no daily programming for you.
Solaye 2.0 automates the lighting—not flock care. Egg production and quality also depend on breed, age, nutrition, health and molting.
Let nature set the rhythm
A natural rhythm.
Adjusted every single day.
Daylight changes a little every day. Your coop’s lighting should too. SunSync makes small daily timing adjustments automatically, pairing a gradual morning sunrise with natural sunset and a consistent rest routine.
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A gentler beginning
Ease into the day.
Light gradually brightens over 35 minutes instead of switching abruptly from darkness to full brightness.
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Small daily changes
Adjust a little. Every day.
SunSync updates the lighting schedule daily as daylight changes, avoiding the larger timing jumps of weekly or monthly timer resets.
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When evening comes
Keep sunset natural.
Supplemental light is added in the morning, preserving the evening roosting routine.
Designed to supplement shorter days toward a 15-hour light period while preserving natural sunset. Morning lighting cannot shorten long summer days. Egg production also depends on age, breed, nutrition, health and season.
Less tinkering. More chicken keeping.
Your next coop upgrade.
Without the extra chore.
Simple hardware. Automatic timing. A lighting routine that takes care of itself.
- 01
Place your light line.
Position the lighting in your coop according to the installation guide.
- 02
Connect the SunSync controller.
Follow the guide for sensor placement so it can track natural daylight.
- 03
Plug in. Let it follow the sun.
Automatic daily adjustments keep manual timer resets off your to-do list.
A closer look at the light
SOLAYE SUNTHETIC™ Lighting
Broad visible output, warm-white color and high color rendering. A continuous light line and diffuser spread the glow.
2700 KWarm white
Ra >92Color rendering
R9 >80Red color rendering
SOLAYE SUNTHETIC™
2700 K warm-white output. CRI Ra >92 and R9 >80, with a continuous COB line and silicone diffuser.
Low-CRI household LED
A comparison point, not one universal spectrum. Color temperature, red rendering and distribution vary by bulb.
View the supplied spectral data
Open the full light-specification infographic ↗CRI and R9 describe color rendering. They do not measure egg quality or establish UVB output.
LIGHT INTENSITY · THOUGHTFUL PLACEMENT
Light intensity matters.
In a small coop, mounting height makes a difference. Place SOLAYE’s compact light line at the roofline as directed, and consider the distance from the light to your hens.
A hanging point source
A household bulb suspended into a low coop can sit closer to your hens. Illuminance changes with distance and the direction of the light.
A continuous light line
SOLAYE’s flush mounting and silicone diffuser provide a different placement and distribution pattern. Coop layout and partitions also affect coverage.
Compare the supplied illuminance examples
Illustrative values from the supplied lighting guide: a 10 W LED bulb and a 0.5 m SOLAYE COB line. These are comparison examples, not measurements of your coop or universal health thresholds.
| Height | Bulb: directly below | Bulb: 45° surface | SOLAYE: directly below | SOLAYE: 45° surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft | 47 | 24 | 26 | 13 |
| 3 ft | 84 | 42 | 46 | 23 |
| 2 ft | 188 | 94 | — | — |
A dash means no value was supplied. Actual illuminance varies with the fixture, mounting, geometry and surroundings.
PURPOSE-BUILT DESIGN
Built for the rigors of coop life.
Protected components
The controller, connectors and light line have IP67 protection, as specified in the product guide. Follow installation instructions for all connections and power-adapter placement.
Low-voltage lighting
The supplied adapter powers the low-voltage lighting system. SOLAYE is a lighting product, not a heat lamp.
Clock-memory backup
An internal supercapacitor retains the real-time clock for up to 12 hours during a power interruption. It stores timing; it does not keep the lights illuminated.
One system. A smarter routine.
Meet your coop’s
new morning person.
Each Solaye 2.0 system includes a SunSync controller, power adapter and your choice of 1–5 light lines. Each 0.5-meter light line covers up to 150 sq. ft. unobstructed, with up to five lights covering up to 750 sq. ft. unobstructed on a single controller.
SunSync controllerAutomatic daily timing · supports up to 5 lights
LED light line0.5-meter light · 3-meter lead · 2700 K COB
24 V DC low voltageWith included power adapter
3-year warrantySupport beyond the first season
Good questions. Clear answers.
A simpler routine.
Your questions, answered.
Need a hand with your setup?
Talk to Coop Collective ↗When will my order ship?
The new Solaye 2.0 model is expected to ship November 13, 2026. This is an estimated shipping date, not a delivery date. Offer pricing starts at $59.96 after 25% off the $79.95 one-light system. A single controller supports up to five lights. Each extra light adds $20 MSRP before the 25% discount is applied to the total purchase. Prices are rounded to the nearest cent.
What’s in the new model?
A 24 V DC lighting system with a SunSync ambient-light controller, your choice of 1–5 continuous 0.5-meter, 2700 K COB light lines with silicone diffusers, each covering up to 150 sq. ft. unobstructed., CRI Ra >92, R9 >80 and a gentle 35-minute sunrise. It adjusts automatically while preserving natural sunset.
Do I need to program a timer?
No. SunSync senses natural sunset and shifts the next morning’s start to preserve a 9-hour dark period. There are no daily, weekly or monthly timer resets. Follow the installation instructions for correct sensor positioning.
Why do daily adjustments matter?
Daylight shifts gradually. Small daily changes let the lighting schedule follow that pattern instead of making a larger jump once a week or month. Solaye 2.0 also brings the light up gradually over 35 minutes.
Will the lights stay on all night?
No. The system adds supplemental light in the morning after a 9-hour dark period following natural sunset. It does not shorten naturally long summer days.
Will my hens lay more eggs?
Supplemental light can support a consistent laying routine during shorter days, but results vary. Lighting is one part of flock care; breed, age, molting, nutrition and overall health also affect laying.
Does the light provide UVB or vitamin D?
UVB output has not been demonstrated in the supplied spectrum data. Solaye 2.0 is not a substitute for balanced poultry nutrition or appropriate outdoor sunlight access.
Why is the light warm white?
Solaye 2.0’s selected 2700 K COB LED has a broad visible spectrum with orange and red coverage. Its high CRI Ra and R9 specifications describe how well it renders colors, including saturated reds.
Why add light before sunrise?
Morning supplementation leaves natural sunset intact so hens can settle onto their roosts before dark. Solaye 2.0 gradually raises brightness rather than switching straight to full output.
What happens during a power outage?
An internal supercapacitor retains the real-time clock for up to 12 hours during a power interruption. This is clock-memory backup, not battery power for the lights. Follow the product guide after longer interruptions.
Is this a heat lamp?
No. Solaye 2.0 is an LED lighting system, not a heating product or a replacement for appropriate brooder heat.
What if it isn’t right for my coop?
Coop Collective offers a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, including free return shipping, and a 3-year product warranty. Review the store’s return policy for full terms.
How much is shipping?
Shipping and applicable taxes are calculated in the Coop Collective Shopify checkout before you place your order.
A note from our co-founder
Rooted in farming.
Made for everyday life.
“We started Coop Collective to bring thoughtful innovation to everyday chicken keeping—making it easier to care for your flock without adding more to your day.”
Peter ChalmersCo-Founder, Coop Collective
Meet the collective ↗Let Solaye 2.0 handle the lighting
Effortless Eggs.
Through every season.
Order Now ↑$79.95 $59.96 · 90-day satisfaction guarantee · 3-year warranty